The Work of the Ego

Being given a copy of Desideratra and learning that the author, Max Ehrmann (1872-1945) was generally unknown for this beautiful piece of work during his lifetime, has allowed me to consider the concept of the ego – and specifically, my ego. 

During the last week, I was approached by a woman named Nancy.  Nancy had been present at a GaryRusso performance and purchased two copies of Don’t Die with Your Song Unsung. 

Nancy told me one copy was for her and her husband and the other copy was for her son who was facing some professional life challenges.  She sent the book to her son and received a version of this message:  This is just what I needed.  I needed to remember how I see a situation is how the situation will appear.  If I think everyone I work is a jerk, they are jerks.  If I think I won’t be promoted because others are getting unfair advantages, I will make myself angry and probably not do as good a job – thereby not get promoted! 

Nancy’s son went on to say that reading Don’t Die helped him to remember he has the ability to manage his thoughts and he has the ability to create his present.  He asked his Mom to keep sending more positive books and materials. 

I will admit it feels wonderful when someone shares how my work has positively impacted their life.  Yet, I know my real growth will come when I can feel good about the work I have contributed even if I never know the impact it has or will have on others.  Let’s just say I – and my ego -- have some work to do!

Thank you, Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD

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Setting Goals and Failure

This week I set an ambitious goal.  I wanted my newest book, Don’t Die with YourSong Unsung, with Gary Russo, to make the top of the Amazon chart in self-help book sales. 

I set a goal.

I asked for help.
The help and love showed up from all over the place.
The goal was not met.

Dr. Success Challenge:  How do you remain optimistic when a goal is not met?

One solution:  Do a gap analysis of the situation. 

• The first gap you analyze is the goal gap.  The goal gap is a simple question “Is the goal one that I really want to achieve?” 
• If the answer is yes, then you do step two of a gap analysis: you measure the original goal against the result and determine the ‘gap’. 
• Next, you reset the goal to fill the gap and take the necessary action or actions to reach the goal. 

And always remember the words of Henry Ford: Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.

Thank you to all who supported our initial goal.  Andrea

 

 

 

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